Wednesday, November 26, 2008

More facilities for Wanni civilians entering cleared areas

The Resettlement and Diaster Relief armed forces Ministry will release Rs. 13 million to the District Secretary Vavuniya for state of release services to those entering Government forbidden areas from uncleared areas of Killinochchi and Mullaitivu, Minister Rishad Bathiudeen said yesterday. So far, 182 persons have entered Vavuniya from uncleared areas. More people are predictable to approach to Vavuniya. A group has been chosen under the chairmanship of the District Secretary to give allow go to those inward in Vavuniya. Minister Bathiudeen said the Government has made arrangements to set up wellbeing centres to house them safely. Cooked meals, Dry food, drinking water, electrical energy, physical state and hygiene amenities will too be provided to them, he said.